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I see that SuperBees are going 12.08 at 113 now days. What gives? I wonder when the powers that be will step in and say enough is enough? ....JIM
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Jim, the operators of the PSMCDR have developed a "Certification" program to make sure that the cars meet their standards for "pure stock". They tear apart and inspect parts of the motor, and go over the car with a fine tooth comb. Jim Spetzmans 12.08 Super Bee, (and Jimmy Johnstone's Vette) are both Certified Stock.
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Joel -
Those are both "Great Times" for those 2 cars !!!! Both JJ & Jim have a lot to be Proud of.
However, I think the Key words for those 2 cars (and any others out there) should be "Certified 2004 PSMCDR"
Unfortunately JJ wasn't able to run last year due to an engine problem that required him to go back through the motor to correct, which would negate the "Certification" for his car (per the PSMCDR Rules). I'm pretty sure JJ will want to "Certify" his car again just to quiet the "Nay-Sayer's" who always scream about how a car can't go that fast and be "Certified Stock"
As for Spetzman's car it was "Certified" last year and will probably be "Certified " again this year to validate it too is Legal under the PSMCDR "Certified" guidelines.
Having been fortunate enough to have my '63 Max Wedge car qualify as the low qualifier last year in 2004 at the PSMCDR, I was very happy, especially since it had "Certified" the previous year at the 2003 PSMCDR.(I hadn't made any changes to the car from the previous year other than re-lashing the valves and changing oil.) The engine was still sealed up with the Paint marks from the previous years certification (2003).
It was however, pointed out to me at the 2004 PSMCDR that my car wasn't Certified for that event (the 2004 PSMCDR) and couldn't be considered a "Certified Stock" car since the Certification was only good for the race it was Certified for. (per the rules of the PSMCDR). So I'll be Certifying my '63 Max Wedge car this year (2005) to quiet the "Nay-Sayer's" and remove any doubts about the Legality of my car. That seems to me to be a small price to pay to eliminate any "questions" about my car. I think that's what really motivates all the guys who do take the time & effort to "Certify" a car.
Knowing both JJ & Jim Spetzman personally, I have NO DOUBTS that both of their cars are legitimate "Certified Stock" cars per the rules of the PSMCDR.
I look forward once again to the Fun and camraderie that exists at the PSMCDR from all competitors, regardless of what brand car they race. It's just a Great Event to go to and Test your Driving and Tuning Skills in a format that is Fun and creates a "Laid Back" type competition. So I encourage everyone to go and join in the fun. Once you do it you'll be hooked!!!
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!!!
Jeff Peterson - aka: Bogusracer